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Bring on the old stuff. Finest Hour specifically... which is not on the poll...

Not that I'm buying any of it, but, that'd be the one I'm most interested in.

The classic cover is my favorite, but the Captain Commando one is great too!

I entered... the first time I ever hand-drew something in earnest... good luck, Siphon Woman!

They couldn't fix the Switch 1 version for Switch 2, huh?

This stance doesn't sell me in the slightest. AI's mindsets and thought processes were stolen from works from artists who rely on their art to make a living. And here comes AI to make lazy, cheap people bypass the artist to get a result without the work or effort. It fuels the sense of entitlement that the human race has embodied for generations, and it's disgusting.

Frankly, there should be a law that anything created with generative AI cannot be copyrighted, patented, trademarked, or profited off of. And further, anything produced with such must have a sizeable, contrasting, watermark visible to the consumer so they know it was made with AI.

Not only that, but because of the nature of which AI gets the information and methods for writing and artwork? It threatens the stagnation of culture. Without the human artist creating something new, pushing limits, and pushing the envelope, there will be no growth of culture. No record of where we are. What we're doing. And that's dangerous.

So, yeah, no, after the contrarian comments, after these comments, my opinion does not change.

AI has no place in art, writing, film, or video games.

Put it to work trying to find a cure for cancer.

Heck yeah! I want! Frankly, this trilogy was a better gameplay experience than the original games. Even looking at them as a "product of their time."

Just maybe do a better job with the Switch 2 ports, please?

It sounded like it was doing a really good job. I'm very impressed with my own time with it and can't wait for the full version.

I'll be going digital, because Game Key Cards, might as well go digital and keep that card slot free for something else, but that's just me. It's gonna be a great time either way.

Also, Tifa for Smash!

It's an excellent game. Mouse support would be very nice in a future update, tho!

Bah… I really wanted Adeleine in the game…

@Oldstalk You do realize that TEAM SIZE isn't what makes a company independent, right? Independent, in the context of gaming, means separated from all of the big megacorps, like Nintendo, EA, Bethesda, Sega, Sony, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Epic Games, Capcom, Konami, SquareEnix, etc. That independent company could have one or one hundred people behind it. It's ownership that matters in the definition.

You could consider a company like WayForward or Yacht Club Games independent in that sense, despite how much success or presence they've had.

EDIT: Also, ZERO idea who Young Yea is, so, bringing them up was just completely useless. Maybe you're frustrated on the subject, but don't project other people's views onto other people, mkay?

Expedition 33 really deserved it. It just sucks it had to come at the expense of other great titles, like Silksong, Hades II, and Donkey Kong Bananza. But then again, it probably makes a louder statement to the industry if it beats other top shelf titles and not a bunch of AAA junkers.

Maybe I'm just twitchy on the subject now, but this really looks like AI fakes. Laura doesn't look the same in any of the photos.

Need some serious Mischief Makers and Goemon action on the N64 NSO.

At this point, I'm pretty sure there's a law requiring Skyrim natively on every platform.

So, this is a perfect storm of awful.

WBD is owned by one of the most internally destructive individuals in David Zaslav, who has scrapped projects for a tax write-off while not exactly doing much for the Warner Bros. side while favoring the Discovery side, where he came from.

Netflix has a great streaming presence, but a takeover by them would mean EVERYTHING would move to stream and nothing would go to theaters, who'll end up eating that massive hit.

Paramount Skydance has been getting more and more political, and have been favored by the current US administration. It's not outside the realm of likely possibility to think that the products put out will reflect as such.

It's honestly just a massively awful situation.

I hope they go as raw and thematic, while also raunchy and silly, as the original movie was. Otherwise it's just a generic branded FPS. ^^;

Decent list. Silksong is WAY too low, though, and the lack of Sonic Racing Crossworlds (which IS superior to Mario Kart World) being left off is a disservice.

I really want an HD-2D remake of Chrono Trigger, but I'll settle for an NSO port of the SNES original. As long as it cuts out all connections to Chrono Cross (which did a huge disservice to Trigger), it'll be good. Frankly, I don't even wanna see Toryama's anime cut-scenes return. They felt so awkward and out of place.

I forgot that wasn't supported yet... huh... well okay then!

Now, how about that HD-2D remake of Chrono Trigger without the Chrono Cross ties, SquareEnix? :3

"Myles bugs you a little too much."

6/10, too much hand-holding.

But seriously, that should be an option, not mandatory. Not all of us are taking extended breaks between sessions, nor are we all in need of that kind of reminding.

Myles: Hey, Samus, need me to keep in touch?

Samus: No.

Myles: Right-o! Good luck out there!

Also, no I'm not actually rating the game 6/10 because of that, I haven't played it to try for myself, calm your butts, people.

@Mana_Knight I knew I was forgetting another big one in there somewhere. Yeah, loved that one too. Can't believe I forgot that one.

"I was once a fool" indeed.

I feel bad for her. She's one of my all-time favorite VAs. Sheena Fujibayashi, Samus Aran, Naomi Hunter, Black Cat, Commander Shepard, Kimmy Howell, Ashe, Jessie Bannon, Katnappe, Mantis, Jean Grey... and she did great as Bayonetta! The whole situation really was a disservice to her.

EDIT: Alexandra Roivas too! <3

I think the American one IS cooler, but I think the Japanese style and art edges it out on in-game accuracy.

@horizonisland Yeah, DQB1 is probably the next big one I'm thinking of. I'm on the last chapters of DQB2, so, I'd like to go back to DQB1 when I'm done.

If they're going to add maps, they need to add characters too. I will keep saying this until Adeleine is added. <3

Sooooo... Mochtroid, Metroid, or Omega Metroid? Got it!

I've lost interest in this, but... if it's a "prequel," why is it Beyond Good & Evil "2?" Why not "0"? "Origins"? "Beginnings?" Or "Before Good & Evil"?

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I mean, if that space is being put to good use, so be it. It's wild, but I'm ready for it! I didn't buy that 1 TB card for nothing!

Adeleine not being playable is a real heartbreaker. She's one of my favorite characters and keeps getting left out. She was part of the Kirby crew from way back in Kirby 64! She's part of the franchise's fab five and you won't convince me otherwise!

"Unhinged chaos?"

"Coming as soon as we think its ready?"

Heck, I'm sold!

I'm glad it won something. It's an incredible game and a ton of fun! It's just a shame it has to go against Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Silksong this year, because those games are triumphs in their own right and should be celebrated as well.

But Donkey Kong deserves something for the amazing effort this year, and this will do nicely! <3

...Well okay then! I guess my wallet can stand to lose a few pounds today.

cries in NieR Automata

@EarthboundBenjy I'd be down for that too! Celebrate all of Sonic's incarnations. Heck, have the brown Sonic and Dr. Kintobor from that mini pack-in comic with the original Genesis game on top of that.

@shiningpikablu252 Yes, exactly. Heck, go even further? Sally, Bunnie, and Rotor were actually rescuees in Sonic Spinball. There's precedence of them being in Sega's games.

Nice to see Nights, Tangle, and Whisper! Now, can we get Sally, Bunnie, Nicole, Rotor, and Antoine, please?

Happy birthday, Nintendo Life! One more year and you can get that pint stateside!

I'll say it again, I'm sorry to be political, but generative AI needs to be banned outright.

One of the things I loved most about old school Nintendo Power was the art on the envelopes. Chrono Trigger and Mario usually had the best ones, but Zelda, Metroid, and Mega Man had some standouts too.

Y'know, honestly, for a $5, the upgrade pack is extremely reasonable. Three new blank canvas islands to create in? Bulk crafting*? Better graphics? New stuff? More storage? Sure, I'm down. I just wanna see three things.

1. Faster load times. First and foremost. Even on Switch 2, ACNH load times are terrible.

2. Unbreakable tools/indicators and opportunities to repair tools. Breakable tools are still one of the most annoying mechanics ever in games.

3. The ability to turn visits on and off, including invitations. I don't have time to waste hosting my villagers all the time and I don't want to even be bothered being asked.

More Shantae is always welcome to me! I just hope this release isn’t as bungled as a few of the other previous Limited Run Games retro releases were, like the original and Risky’s Revolution…

I think Pokemon has been in undeniable decline since Gen 6, honestly. With a few standout points of a few games (Megas in Gen 6, Nemona in Gen 9, Legends Arceus), the series is certainly going budget on a big name with the intention of maximizing profit. They focus more on simplistic so there's easy transition to other games, like Pokemon Go. Not to mention the toxic community around the TCG (with the scalpers) and the competitive environment and its handling.

And it's really easy to hate The Pokemon Company right now, between the C&Ds, the way they treated Palworld, the mechanic patenting, and their handling of the shiny Koraidon/Miraidon distributions... Pokemon feels less and less like something worth getting invested and involved in.

I still like hunting and tracking Pokemon, but games feel more like "oh, this again" and less "OH MY GOSH, LOOK AT THIS!" And that's just sad.

I didn't even know there were "in-game events" for DK Bananza... hope I didn't miss any good ones. >.>'

Yeah, I agree. Mario's still quality and people behind him take care of his image. Even if Nintendo might not act in the best of faith, Mario's games and quality are usually constant, and that'll last beyond even Pokémon, and that's the biggest media franchise right now.

Mario is basically Mickey Mouse and Superman-levels of iconic.

@JumpingJackson So, when Remake's soundtrack came out, the last track had "Rebirth" in the name. For Rebirth's soundtrack, the last track had "Return" in the name. And Crisis Core is already called "Reunion."

Having two called "Reunion" might not exactly be inspired, but it wouldn't be bad titling, of course.

@Kraven Totally, especially considering initial reports. Best not to come stumbling out of the blocks early.

I want a Sonic Multiverse Legacy series.

Sally Acorn.
Sticks the Badger.
Pseudo Sonic.
Original Robotnik.
Tangle the Lemur.
Whisper the Wolf.
Brown comic Sonic.
Sonia the Hedgehog.
Manic the Hedgehog.

That kinda thing.

So, without taking a super microscopic look? They all legitimately look the same. At some point, graphics just stop being "better" and start just being "more." And you start running out of places to put the polygons. Soon, it won't be so much about polygons (thank goodness) and more about performance, and from all reports, it sounds like FF7R on Switch is performing BEAUTIFULLY. Not 120fps, obviously, but still dang good.

What I really hope we get is a photo mode for Switch 2.

Spongebob alone in the diner meme for NieR...

Another Goku/Vegeta variant... whatever.

Also, buff Tien, please!